Drosera intricata
About
Drosera intricata is a scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in clay-sand soils on swamp margins, or other habitats that are seasonally wet. D. intricata produces small carnivorous leaves along a glabrous stem that can be 25–40 cm (10–16 in) tall. Its 3-12 yellow flowers emerge from September to October. It gains its species name, intricata, from its twining or winding habit.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera intricata is primarily valued for its unique carnivorous nature, making it an interesting addition to botanical collections. Its ability to thrive in wet environments can also contribute to local ecosystems by controlling insect populations. Additionally, it can be used in educational settings to teach about plant adaptations and carnivory.
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Gardening tip
If you're growing Drosera intricata, make sure to plant it in a mix of clay and sand to mimic its natural swampy habitat. This will help it thrive and produce those beautiful yellow flowers!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera intricata
- Slug
- drosera-intricata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- intricata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5233309
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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